Six-Day Zebra Migration Safari: Nxai Pan & Khumaga (6 Days/5 Nights)
Overview
Botswana's zebra migration—Africa's longest terrestrial mammal journey—involves over 20,000 plains zebras moving south from the Chobe River floodplains to the nutrient-rich grasslands of Nxai Pan National Park (and sometimes extending to the Boteti River at Khumaga in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park). The grazing on lush emerald plains with newborn foals, while concentrations gather along the permanent Boteti River at Khumaga for drinking—creating spectacular scenes with elephants, predators (lions, cheetahs stalking), and dramatic thunderstorms.
Tour Overview
Included
- Park fees
- Excluded All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Excluded Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- Excluded Roundtrip airport transfer
- Excluded A professional driver/guide
- Excluded All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Excluded All Taxes/VAT
Excluded
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Excluded Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Excluded Tips
- Excluded Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Excluded Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Itenary
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Day 1: Arrival in Maun – Transfer to Nxai Pan National Park
Fly into Maun; 4x4 road transfer (~4-5 hours, sandy tracks). Afternoon game drive: Vast green plains dotted with thousands of zebras grazing in massive striped herds. Overnight at South Camp (basic public, ablutions)
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Days 2-3: Full Days in Nxai Pan
Dawn and dusk game drives across the pan: Witness epic zebra seas, springbok, giraffes, and predators; waterholes buzz with action. Must-visit: Baines' Baobabs – ancient trees on a salt pan island, framed by grazing herds in golden light. Relaxed camp time; evenings with thunderstorms and star-filled skies
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Day 4: Transfer to Khumaga (Makgadikgadi Pans NP)
Morning drive south (~3-4 hours, game viewing en route; possible Boteti ferry crossing). Afternoon arrival: Explore the Boteti Riverfront – zebras, elephants, and other migrants drinking in dense concentrations. Overnight at Khumaga Campsite (shaded riverbank sites, braai/showers)
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Day 5: Full Day at Khumaga & Boteti River
Early morning/dusk game drives along the river: High-density zebra action, hippos, crocs, and predator opportunities (lions/hyenas). Picnic lunch; optional relaxed viewing from camp (unfenced sites often host visitors). Sunset over the river with drinking herds
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Day 6: Morning Activity & Return to Maun
Final dawn drive for lingering migration sights. Transfer back to Maun (~3-4 hours) for afternoon flights.
